ReNT
"Based on Puccini's classic opera La Boheme, RENT is the story of a community of struggling artists celebrating life, in the face of death and AIDS, at the turn of the 21st century. This anthem of today's youth is a surprisingly optimistic portrayal of growing up in our society. It is about friendship, sex and the struggle to pay the rent. Starring Karen Mok as one of the cast."
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As usual, I turned up at this musical completely ignorant of the storyline and enjoyed myself hugely even with a hunched, stiff back of a 90yo. We forget that musicals are soul enriching -- the music, the singing, the emotions... all very comforting & exhilarating to the mind. I'm inspired to do this more often & the best part is having someone special to intertwine fingers with, esp during the "hoohoohoo" scenes. Yup, even with the embarassing tissue grasping & nose blowing -- she loves me and is secretly amused by it.
Back to ReNT -- Karen Mok is no trained broadway singer and her voice lacks the lustre and quality required for intensed emotional singing -- it actuallly made us cringe. She can hardly be heard most of the time unless it's one of those soft wretched scenes. Still, it's a big step for her to be there, and if she can loose the HK-ganster-GF look, she might eventually turn out ok.
The character I liked best was CAREN LYN MANUEL as (Maureen). Her debut song "Over the MOON" was totally hilarious and her voice excellent. She actually got the audience to "MOO" with her!! I must get this song. She also has a great body, very chic in her shiny black leather get-up. Reminds me a little of Karen in W&G.
The most lovable Kr would have to be ANDY SENOR as (Angel) -- the drag queen with a huge sense of humour and optimistic outlook to both life and love. She was also the most inspiring, therefore it's no surprise she had to die. Her ability to jump onto a waist-high table & landing suavely on heels, also had us gasping in admiration.
The best vocal wld be JEREMY KUSHNIER as (Roger). It's voices like these that serenades your mind, body and soul.
The euphoria felt after a satisfying muscial can never be replaced by movies or books. Hence I urge all who's reading this to pls go watch a musical today, and to get the best seats 'cos it's totally worth it (after the initial cringe).
http://rentworldtour.com/rentWorldTour_cast.php
As usual, I turned up at this musical completely ignorant of the storyline and enjoyed myself hugely even with a hunched, stiff back of a 90yo. We forget that musicals are soul enriching -- the music, the singing, the emotions... all very comforting & exhilarating to the mind. I'm inspired to do this more often & the best part is having someone special to intertwine fingers with, esp during the "hoohoohoo" scenes. Yup, even with the embarassing tissue grasping & nose blowing -- she loves me and is secretly amused by it.
Back to ReNT -- Karen Mok is no trained broadway singer and her voice lacks the lustre and quality required for intensed emotional singing -- it actuallly made us cringe. She can hardly be heard most of the time unless it's one of those soft wretched scenes. Still, it's a big step for her to be there, and if she can loose the HK-ganster-GF look, she might eventually turn out ok.
The character I liked best was CAREN LYN MANUEL as (Maureen). Her debut song "Over the MOON" was totally hilarious and her voice excellent. She actually got the audience to "MOO" with her!! I must get this song. She also has a great body, very chic in her shiny black leather get-up. Reminds me a little of Karen in W&G.
The most lovable Kr would have to be ANDY SENOR as (Angel) -- the drag queen with a huge sense of humour and optimistic outlook to both life and love. She was also the most inspiring, therefore it's no surprise she had to die. Her ability to jump onto a waist-high table & landing suavely on heels, also had us gasping in admiration.
The best vocal wld be JEREMY KUSHNIER as (Roger). It's voices like these that serenades your mind, body and soul.
The euphoria felt after a satisfying muscial can never be replaced by movies or books. Hence I urge all who's reading this to pls go watch a musical today, and to get the best seats 'cos it's totally worth it (after the initial cringe).
posted by milknpowder | 8:00 PM
2 Comments:
hihi.. doing acrobatic acts with high heels? :) cant even manage walking in them :).
Bizzare, because I think I watched Rent (most appropriately, in san francisco), dont remember much of it... maybe you have to remind me of the story...?
Basically about a grp of frens who are struggling with r/s and to pay the rent during a christmas.
One aritist and 3 couples : 1 hetero/1 gay/ and 1 lesbian.
Check out the web - might be easier.
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